Why do i need 12+ hours of sleep every day?!


Question: Why do i need 12+ hours of sleep every day!?
if i dont get that much, i feel like im going to fall asleep all day long im so tired!. what does this mean!? being a college student, it is VERY frustrating, i am always pressed for time, sleeping 7 hours a day would be wonderfulWww@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Iron!

get some iron tablets, eat a healthy diet and exercise and you will feel alot less tired!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Hypersomnia:
Excessive amount of sleepiness!.

Causes:
Hypersomnia can be caused by genetics (heredity), brain damage, and disorders such as clinical depression, uremia and fibromyalgia!. Hypersomnia can also be a symptom of other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome!.

Treatment:
Treatment is symptomatic in nature!. Stimulants, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil, may be prescribed!. Other drugs used to treat hypersomnia include clonidine, levodopa, bromocriptine, antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors!. Changes in behavior (for example avoiding night work and social activities that delay bed time) and diet may offer some relief!. Patients should avoid alcohol and caffeine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If your blood pressure is low, you could have orthostatic hypotension!. You could also have a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrom (POTS)!. Both conditions could cause the fatigue!. You could also be anemic!.

You should go see the doctor and get it checked out as there are any number of conditions that can cause the fatigue!. Please see a doctor to discuss!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

You should have a sleep study!. You might have sleep apnea!. Sleep apnea can be diagnosed during the study!. There are different severity levels mild moderate and severe!. The treatment is cpap!. or you could have narcolepsy!. This would also be diagnosed with a sleep test!. This test is really easy all you need to do is sleep!. Do yourself a favor and get your doctor to order the test for you Www@Answer-Health@Com

you answered your own question if you don't get enough sleep you will start to feel run-down and you may get sick!. I know what you mean there never seems to be enough hours in the day!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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